Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS) In-Service Support Contract-UK5

Defence Equipment and Support
South West
Direct award
1 April 2027 to 31 December 2035

Continued in-service support for Fibre Optic Compass systems fitted across Type 23 Frigates, Single Role Minehunters, Vanguard Class Submarines, and RFA Fort Victoria, providing precise directional and heading navigation data until platform out-of-service dates.

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Awarded value: £5.7m; As published
Published: 25 August 2026
Awarded: 25 August 2026; Lockheed Martin UK
Contract length: 105 months; Ends 31 December 2035

What the contract covers

In-service support contract

Provision of in-service support and maintenance services for naval fibre optic compass navigation systems.

Continued in-service support of the Fibre Optic Compass (FOC) System

Terms and requirements

Contract type: In-service support contract
Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 105 months
Contract dates: 1 April 2027 to 31 December 2035
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
CPV codes: 34933000, 50640000

Services in this contract

Marine navigation equipment, charts and publicationsMain service£197k typicalIn-service support of Fibre Optic Compass system on Royal Navy and RFA platforms

Lifecycle

Published
25 August 2026
Contract awardedto Lockheed Martin UK
25 August 2026
Contract starts
1 April 2027
Contract ends
31 December 2035

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3861387/fibre-optic-compass-system-focs-in-service-support-contract-uk5
Buyer reference: 715825473
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ebc3
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Defence Equipment and Support. Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS) In-Service Support Contract-UK5. Contract award, 25 August 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3861387/fibre-optic-compass-system-focs-in-service-support-contract-uk5 (accessed 5 November 2026).